Lab 8 - Animal Tissues and Organs Flashcards
Epithelial Tissue
Also known as surface tissue. It’s one or more layers lining the body or certain organs
Simple Epithelial Tissue
One cell layer
Stratified Epithelial tissue
more than one layer of cells
Squamous
Flat cells
Cuboidal
box-like cells
Columnar
Elongated box-like cells
Connective Tissue
Part of all connective substances in our body. Bones, blood, and fat.
3 Type of Fibres
Collagenous Fibres, Reticular Fibres, Elastic Fibres
Collagenous Fibres
Strength and flexibility
Reticular Fibres
Attachment to adjacent tissues
Elastic Fibres
For Elasticity
Tendons
Connect Muscles to Bones
Ligaments
Connect bones to bones
Muscle Tissue
Capable of contraction and is responsible for movement in the body
3 Types of Muscle Tissue
Skeletal muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue